Carmanah Walbran Ancient Forest

[@jamiedavies6445]

This videos pure class. If there’s another video out there that champions old growth forests and their conservation better than this one I’d like to see it....

[@troytreeguy]

Reg, thank You! This was an amazing journey. Humanity and the planet are going through a lot right now. I could tell you stories though about the progress we are actually making in conservation and environment. Keep your chin up and keep bringing your message to the world. Be well

[@fern6114]

I really love your words about nature with your british accent and people who loves this Probably I’ll never will come there Thank from Europe Luxembourg 🇱🇺

[@stevemorris122]

Incredible to see the sheer mass of moss and lichens so high up in the canopy. Cheers For sharing this with us Reg!

[@tylergray6184]

Good job bud. The people who appreciate this type of place will find it. Thanks for helping.

[@Northofsomething82]

I’m enjoying these walks in these ancient forests. Thanks Reg

[@Recoates]

Im actually just prepping for another later this week

[@Northofsomething82]

@@Recoates keep them coming. I’m really digging your perspective of the beauty of nature. I have become a big fan. Also I’m learning so much from your tree work. ✌️

[@nathanarievlis3985]

I'm liking these past cpl documentaries, Reg. Nice work... The right ppl see this, be prepared to have an offer thrown your way. Something special here... Roll your eyes now haha

[@thornwarbler]

Appreciate you filming this it's the only chance I'll ever get to see such a magnificent forest stunning. ...........Thanks again

[@chadspadeace420]

Thanks for sharing that adventure very beautiful place

[@purejingles]

Very cool to see, thank you for sharing heaven on earth. I've been a couple of years and the place is so amazing, it's all natural, it's nature at its full strength. It's so precious. I'm very thankful for seeing this again.

[@PlanetSedge]

This is important stuff -- good work, thank you!

[@seanfoley-gardenrestoratio1088]

What a journey, you have made. What a great generous document. All your videos, together. With humor. Sometimes. All your work; what a generous full circle. For the love of trees. Thank you, for what you have done, and shared with so many. Your unique work.

[@80Ragincajun]

Reg, you have such amazing forst to hike threw. Wow!! Ive never seen anything like you guys have in BC. Most forest we have is pure pines. Young growth because most of it has been logged!!

[@williambell9068]

Thanks for a great video! You are a great man with your appreciation of nature and what you do for a living. I've watched and enjoyed many of your videos. Thanks again, Bill

[@rhpmountaintrail9206]

I’m totally with you it is such a shame more people to visit places like this I know you’re not making many tree work videos but I will watch these rambling in the woods all day long thanks for taking me on the journey .

[@waynecroom1743]

I live in the flat lands of North Carolina USA. After war hung your videos I think I live the in the wrong part of the world. Really nice to see another beautiful part time of this world. It amazes me to know people would flock to see concrete and asphalt in a city and not to see something as cool as this.

[@planetofthederps4490]

These little adventures are pretty sweet! Thx..

[@roydoorenspleet6733]

Thank you for showing all this

[@lawnmanmartinfan7909]

Wow what a breathtaking view.

[@hammertreemasterchief6447]

Loved it Reg .. stunning drone shots beautiful forest nice work 👍

[@gregbrown9271]

Reg thanks for the tour i did not see big foot thanks again 👍

[@katrinamcbride9338]

That was wonderful. Thank you. 💚

[@Recoates]

Thanks Katrina. I made/uploaded another video recently of the Central Walbran valley. Same forest but the next valley over. Slightly different but equally beautiful

[@jamesglenn2006]

Awesome video Reg. I'm going to make a plan to get to that trail next time I'm on the West Coast. My first time in BC and on the island I probably took 1000 pictures of the trees . Your passion is refreshing 🍻

[@erlendgreulichfrontierbigw218]

Temperate Rainforest is a magical place - when you find it intact. We often find ourselves working away in our short lives not having a chance to contemplate what it takes for giant Spruce to get to that height in this environment- thank you

[@jasonganoe6519]

That’s beautiful country Reg, I enjoy all your videos!!

[@NotSure177]

Really like the video Reg. Some times doctors, sometimes assassins, and sometimes all to rarely, just a witness to grand old giants that make us look so small in so many ways.

[@stevejones7140]

Hi Reg, Tell it like it is .. well done great ,loved it and the drone work was top dollar ,thanks

[@rjmcernunnos9781]

I'm actually glad the place isn't swarming with tourists, i call this place home every time i go to bc. I like being alone in nature. The only downside to not being well known is there are less people to protest logging. The idea of losing parts of this forest saddens me

[@allenhuling598]

Well done, Reg, enjoyed!! Hope you find that big one!

[@rickm4295]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video ! I like the climbing (work) videos but this one was awesome brother. thank you

[@busternick1]

Great video Reg, guess people can’t be arsed to venture to far from the car and somewhere to get a burger. Beautiful, natural forest.

[@jasonmawle2457]

Very good watch island friend!

[@matthewpolo227]

RELAXING...thanks

[@63256325N]

Beautiful forest! Thanks for the tour.

[@NHlocal]

Amazing trees, beautiful land and views. I really appreciate you taking the time to post up the video Reg. Given the choice I will go out hiking in the woods every time rather than go to some "tourist trap" to look at pretty flowers. Having and taking the opportunity to go out into the natural untouched forest is very relaxing for me. And thanks for more great drone views. Be safe. Randy

[@kristianmole5879]

Love these forest hiking video's good work

[@Bluecollar711]

Great start to a great video

[@johnsommerfeld6889]

Great video, thanks you for sharing your journey! Truly supernatural place. If I get to the island I will definitely check that place out. The drone footage really adds an amazing perspective. Thanks again :-)

[@andymartin4452]

Thanks Reg

[@davidewart1541]

Amazing tree's 👍the leadburn logger Scotland

[@rayclark9643]

Thanks Reg...I love areas like that...had to be some dinosaur size fish hiding in the deep water underneath that rock ledge. Probably a risky business place for skinny dipping:)

[@jask320]

That's why this forest so nice, because of no people walking around, no noise, no crying kids, no mess

[@steved8038]

Bloody fantastic thank you.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

FEEL SMALL IN THERE EH OL' BEAN ,, GOOD STUFF

[@rogerbarnett8412]

I just shared the vid on my FB page (and soon in several FB groups) and will send the link to Robert Van Pelt. I hope to soon be tripping back to that big fir in the South Cascades, as he wants to go. As well, we'll visit the big noble fir stands, which host the largest and tallest true firs in the world...all SW of Mt. St. Helens.

[@mikefargen1859]

Really cool place there men! I love seeing that,different from out here in Wisconsin

[@rogerbarnett8412]

I'm jealous, Reg! But you know that. I'll get there soon enough!

[@Recoates]

Roger Barnett Whenever you're ready Rog

[@w0rsel]

You should do the WCT trail Reg, which contains a large coastal portion of CW Park if I'm not mistaken. I rushed through it in a couple of days when I was 18 or 19 and I don't think I fully appreciated or respected the area for what it was...

[@rogerbarnett8412]

Plan it again, I'd be up for joining you!

[@Recoates]

Alpine Tree Care i think that segment falls under Pacific Rim National park....but yeah its the same forest.

[@jameslong8179]

Reg Coates: Excellent work as always Reg, your unassuming and factual manner is just great. I love the drone footage- Dji Mavic Pro? If you want some really nice tweaks to get the very most out of your footage: check out Spectrum Grades LUT's some average footage turns pretty lush with those LUT's as long as you record in D-Cinelike colour profile on the mavic. You are a fellow tree surgeon and a fellow mavic user to me but I dont feel on your level in the tree climbing regard! Tree work in England misses you sir! Regards James

[@Recoates]

Thanks James

[@backyarddiver86]

Cool Reg I Dig IT. !!

[@jask320]

This July I am going to visit Vancouver Island for 2 days and take a look on Red Creek fir or Carmanah Walbran Ancient Forest or ... I don't really know, haven't decided yet where to go. Suggest, please!

[@AndreRMeyer-ns6gw]

0:19 AND SMALL TREES TOO, A PLENTER FOREST?

[@metaphoria3]

Randy Stoltmann accomplished more in his short 31 years than many ppls lifetimes put together. He found, advocated for and lead by example saving some of the biggest trees and thousands of acres of old forest land in Canada following in Legendary Tree Man 103 y/o AC Carder. Both are published wonderful authors

[@jesseheriford3147]

great video, what's the song at the end?

[@ianbarnett6027]

Great Reg

[@andycooper2427]

How big were the flowers Reg? Another great video. We are visiting Vancouver Island in August will have to visit this place it is on our way to Victoria.

[@stephenlawlor211]

Breathtakingly beautiful !! Get off yer sofas, watching silly sitcoms and get out to the nature !

[@rickm4295]

The only hint of a saw in that whole hike was when you walked through that huge tree. A section was cut for the wooden path , thats it.

[@jameswylie9425]

Welcome to the cream show!

[@GREMLlN]

I see it!

[@paulroberts117]

What drone model do you use..? In Australia I brought a dji mini2 to do the exact same thing you’re doing but in Australia after buying it the drone absolutely will not fly beyond very limited set limits if outside of full cell phone service… which all national parks are… it’s a con.

[@Recoates]

@paulroberts117 it's a dji mavick. Probably haven't used it since this vid, so I'm not even sure it still works. The drones were great novelty at first, just for what you get to see, but it soon wears off, especially when the government starts creating laws and regulations.

[@jamestylergoyns2980]

damn right

[@petebeamish4730]

I could see the passion in your eyes when you were stood by the flooding river , you were so frustrated with passion for something to happen , for somebody to take it upon themselves to care for the protection of the woods , you even clenched your fist for a second disgruntled that people want a photo of a poxy flower and pay for the privilege , at the moment your the green man of the woods the protector and caretaker allowing people to recognise by showing us through you tube and making aware of what actually exists if you just explore a little further ! I am going back through your videos and finding all your walks I am hooked , it would be great if you did another jungle walk soon I find them mesmerising ! And your a far superior presenter than that k@&£ on the coast documentary who prefers the look of himself rather than the scenery 🤣🤣🤣 thanks Reg (the green man the woods caretaker)

[@Recoates]

Thanks Peter. A few worth a look might be Red Creek fir, Carmanah giant, Walbram valley, Canada's biggest Tree......all have hiking and beautiful scenery

[@savage22bolt32]

It's a fact: Hunters love animals 🦌 🐿 & tree cutters love trees 🌳 🌲

[@shanesouza4303]

Free is for me. Mo ppl mo problems. Its funny that you didn't bump into not one conservationist. They all seem to be in the cities trying to find more 💰. I really enjoyed the last couple of videos and the exploration with an analysis of whats being said about you're forests vs. what is actually happening. Also, glad to see ya take some time off and recharge the body and spirit. Its also pretty dam green here in Fl. I call it salad. It won't stop growing. U should have gone for a quick cool dwn tho. Good memories for the next time ur sitting on spurs at 200ft. Hey Reg, on ur big tree hunt maybe try a handheld Garmin gps and put in the lat long and then compare that location with a sat pic from google maps and come up with a plan of attack. Looky for the least dense way in. It can be a mother trying to get through the dense vegetation dwn here as well. Another tip would be that the salad is most dense where the sun can penetrate through to the ground. If you can find ur way through that small area the forest floor tends to open up. Hope it helps. I know you're pretty keen on all forest info. Good luck and can't wait to see some drone footage of this 🌳.

[@Recoates]

Shane Souza More visitors and public awarness might lead to less clear cuts. Or less abandoned clear cuts at least. Scan vancouver island with google earth, see for your self Shane.

[@shanesouza4303]

Reg Coates oki will do. We have all managed tree farms down here for paper products. They get replanted as soon as cut. I guess you were wishing for some more management and replanting rather then clearcuts and leaving it. I can agree with that. Hope I read you're thoughts on that correctly. I believe large tracts should just be natural.

[@Recoates]

Shane Souza you are correct Shane. Nothing wrong with maintaining a Forest industry....but the forest needs to be sustained and balanced. Cant just keep taking it at 10x the rate its being replaced.

[@boomdos4265]

@@Recoates I was gonna say, in this video, you seem to insist on more awareness of this place, and I'm thinking "you SURE you want that????" look at the National Park System in the US right now, overcrowded. But then again, from the few things I've read about this place, it seems like the lack of awareness is contributing to the logging. Don't know if a "provincial park" is the same as "State parks" in the U.S. but i'm very certain you can't log within state owned land.

[@metaphoria3]

It’s like David Gilmore hosting an old growth hike

[@Wheel333]

Trees bien, murky buckets.

[@stevenleenesham3131]

Good video I bet you would love to cut every think down? It would be a good job£££ joking haha Mate love the vid